The refugees were handed over to Chavakachcheari Police by the SLA. They were produced in Chaavakachcheari court. The magistrate ordered them to be placed in protective custody in Kurunakar Rehabilitation Centre and instructed that only government officials be permitted to deal with them.

The SLN handed over the Tamil Nadu fishermen to Oorkaavattu'rai police who produced them Wednesday in Oorkaavattu'rai court before magistrate Ms. Joy Mahatheva.